The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Durham, NC

I can teach General Relativity to an English major, and I can help physics students write essays for law school (I’ve done both). I specialize in taking hard concepts and making them relatable to anyone. Every person has a unique way of peering into the world and seeing wonder. Whatever subject you're studying, I...See James's full profile

I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive experience...See Michelle's full profile

Hello, my name is Jessie and I love math so much I went to school for it. I received my B.S. in Mathematics from Clemson University with a GPA of 3.8, and I’ve been helping students succeed in math for 8 years. I’ve learned the biggest challenge students face usually isn’t the material itself—it’s anxiety. As...See Jessie's full profile

As a tutor for over eight years, I have extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages and levels. Instead of making students memorize formulas and plug-and-chug to get answers, I encourage them to understand the principles behind each problem. My favorite teaching moment is helping students create...See Samuel's full profile

Hello, I'm Jaanavi! I graduated my high school as a valedictorian and shortly after went to Duke to study engineering and minor in finance. As far as math courses go, I have experience in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, where I scored a 5 on all 3 AP...See Jaanavi's full profile

Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...See LeTeya's full profile

I spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before earning my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and starting my own business as a full-time college admissions educational consultant and writing competition coach. I've guided hundreds of students through the college...See Alisa's full profile

I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have experience in the French, Belgian, and U.S. legal systems, and would be happy...See Judy's full profile

I graduated from Duke in 2023 and earned a BA in English with high distinction, and I just wrapped up my Fulbright scholarship in Chile. I earned a perfect score on my SAT reading/writing section and have been tutoring LSAT grad-level reading comprehension to prospective students for over two years. I...See Lily's full profile

Hi! My name is Yena, and in 2023 I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with highest honors and distinction in Public Health Policy & Management with a minor in Chemistry. In May of 2025 I obtained a Master's of Physiology at North Carolina State University in hopes of one day obtaining my M.D.! I had a very difficult time...See Yena's full profile

I was a University Lecturer for 23 years. I taught History of Religions, Literature, critical Writing and Reading, Film and Social Sciences. I have worked with emotionally disturbed teenagers in literary arts and theater. I am a published poet and translator. Excellent accent and grammar skills I have taught...See David's full profile

With 26 years of experience I identify each student’s strengths and areas in need of improvement to raise each student's grades and test scores with practical, effective strategies. A life-long learner myself, I successfully tutor multiple subjects and SAT, ACT, and ASVAB tests. Students who work with me routinely...See Howard's full profile

I have two undergraduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, with one semester of Writing Seminar included in the curriculum (passed with an A-). I also scored 740 and 680 on the SAT Writing and Reading sections, respectively, while in high school. I'm particularly well-suited to teaching grammar,...See Corey's full profile

I am a Chapel Hill-based tutor and consultant, helping students and professionals in four areas: SPSS programming language, statistics, quantitative research methods and the presentation of statistical information. I have been an associate professor at Penn State University, where I taught quantitative research methods...See Joseph's full profile

I have more than a decade of experience helping students with the SAT, including Writing.See Beth's full profile

Hi! My name is Aanya, and I am currently a Political Science and Public Policy student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in my students. I specialize in ACT and SAT preparation, AP Literature and Language courses, Speech and Debate/Public Speaking, and...See Aanya's full profile

Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...See Atticus's full profile

I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management. I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging....See Ken's full profile

UNC Chapel Hill '05 BA, '07 MA, Duke Global Executive MBA '26 I specialize in test preparation from the SSAT & ISEE all the way through the SAT and ACT culminating in the GMAT and GRE. I have even used my knowledge and experience to write my own test preparation manuals. My other area of expertise is writing...See John's full profile

I have been both SAT and PSAT examiner and teacher for over 8 years. My 30 years of experience in teaching English writing, reading, and grammar have given me valuable expertise in teaching these skills fundamentally.See Anita's full profile

I have strong writing and editing experience through my academic research, publications, and tutoring background, which aligns closely with the grammar and structure skills tested on the SAT Writing section. I specialize in helping students understand the reasoning behind grammar rules and how to apply them...See Lillian's full profile

I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...See Steven's full profile

I am passionate about written word, and therefore, I am excited about the opportunity to help students improve their writing! I can also help students prepare for the LSAT, SAT reading and writing sections, SAT subject tests, and AP exams. I encourage interest students to contact me, and we can...See Mina's full profile

I am a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double-majoring in Biology and Exercise & Sports Science with a minor in Chemistry. As a pre-med student at one of the nation’s most competitive public universities, I bring both academic excellence and the discipline required to thrive in rigorous...See Ryan's full profile

Hi! My name is Rachel and I've been tutoring for over 15 years. I offer academic tutoring, writing help, editing, and organizational coaching for college students, as well as flute lessons and rhythm tap dance lessons to students of all ages. In my academic tutoring work, I specialize primarily in writing-based...See Rachel's full profile